Renal & Reproduction Flashcards
What are the most common characteristics of uropathogens
E.Coli, klebsiella, staphylococcus saprophyticus, proteus, psedonomonas, STI’s
Why is it important to know how they got a UTI?
To know how to prevent it and how to treat it
What are the 4 properties of UTI uropathogens?
ability to attach to uropeithelial cells, ability to attach to latex catheters express toxins, biofilms
What are symptoms of cystis?
frequency, urgency, dysuria, pain, hematuria
What is pyelonephritis?
Infection high in renal system/kidney infection
What are symptoms of pyelonephritis?
cystis, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, CVA tenderness
Urinary specific host defenses
Antibiotics, wipe front to back, pee after sex, void frequently, HYDRATION, remove indwelling catheter when possible, catheter care, estrogen replacement/cream
Name the common pathogen in PID?
STI
Short-term blood pressure regulation
quickly accommodate behavioral, emotional, and physiologic changes (5 - 10 seconds), mediated by SNS and influences HR and SVR
Long term blood pressure regulation
Neural, hormonal, and renal interaction; connected with fluid volume homeostasis, influences HR, SV, and SVR
Hypertension risk factors
smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, chronic kidney disease, family history, increased age, male, sleep apnea, psychosocial stress, race/ethnicity, genetics
4 organs effected by uncontrolled hypertension
Heart & arteries, Kidneys, Brain, Eyes
Heart & artery consequences of inadequately controlled hypertension
stabile angina, acute coronary syndrome
Kidney consequences of inadequately controlled hypertension
end stage renal failure
Brain consequences of inadequately controlled hypertension
ischemic stroke
